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          ProjectsArticleOlmsted Lanterns RestorationBy Kate Holder|February 4, 2021The large bronze and glass lanterns are mounted on stately sandstone piers with intricately carved sandstone caps.
    Behind the ScenesArticleU.S. Capitol Clean-upBy AOC Staff|January 15, 2021The events of January 6 left most of the nation at a standstill, but Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employees immediately went to work, restoring the building and grounds to their proper condition so that Congress could safely reconvene and inaugural preparations could get back on track.
    Behind the ScenesArticleBy the Numbers: Presidential Inauguration 2021By Erin Nelson|January 4, 2021Much goes into the presidential inauguration at the U.S. Capitol. Here are a few numbers that help set the stage for this special day.
    Basic pageAccess Denied|December 28, 2020This page's content has either been moved or is only for users on the Capitol Network.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleHonoring the U.S. Capitol Guides Buried in Congressional CemeteryBy Blake Lindsey|December 15, 2020Several of the men who first led tours through the U.S. Capitol are buried in Congressional Cemetery. In December 2019, a group from the Capitol Visitor Center Social Committee gathered at the cemetery to place markers on the graves of these guides and learn more about their lives.
    Behind the ScenesArticleCapitol Power Plant Employees Power Through the PandemicBy Kate Holder|November 4, 2020Showing Incredible Dedication in Uncertain Circumstances
    Behind the ScenesArticleCool Tools: "The Box"By Kate Holder|October 19, 2020What Began as a Demonstration for Kids Is Now a Unique Training Tool
    Doing GoodArticleU.S. Botanic Garden Helps Urban Agriculture Programs at 28 Public Gardens Affected by COVID-19By Devin Dotson|October 8, 2020Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Is All the More Important During the Pandemic
    History & DiscoveriesArticleBenjamin Henry Latrobe's Capitol ContributionsBy Kate Holder|September 29, 2020Benjamin Henry Latrobe , the second Architect of the Capitol, is considered by many to be the "father of American architecture." Latrobe was one of the first fully trained architects in America; he helped popularize Neoclassical and Greek Revival architecture in the new nation. Latrobe has the
    Programs & EventsArticleJohn Lewis' Lying in State: A New NormalBy Morgan Green|September 21, 2020AOC Teams Adjusted to New Safety Protocols and Successfully Served This Unprecedented Event
    Behind the ScenesArticleCOVID-19 Cleaning ProtocolsBy Erin Nelson|September 14, 2020AOC Staff Put In the Work to Keep Us Safe During COVID-19
    Public NoticeArticleCongressman John R. Lewis to Lie in State in U.S. CapitolBy AOC Staff|July 24, 2020The late Congressman John R. Lewis will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol. The following is information regarding viewing hours, public health measures, road closures and other details regarding the event.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleU.S. Botanic Garden at 200: Deeply Rooted, Branching OutwardBy Devin Dotson|July 23, 2020For 200 years, the U.S. Botanic Garden has been showcasing plants to visitors from around the globe. Originally proposed by George Washington to establish a place for Americans to learn about useful and engaging plants.
    Behind the ScenesArticleBeyond the Dome – A Visit to the American College of the Building ArtsBy Kate Holder|July 15, 2020Last fall, hopes were raised for establishing a new, long-term source of skilled labor when AOC staff members spent a day touring the American College of the Building Arts in Charleston, South Carolina.
    Behind the ScenesArticleBefore and After: Hearing Room Renovation for the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and TransportationBy Elizabeth Yoder|July 8, 2020The Senate Office Buildings jurisdiction recently completed a project to restore the hearing room for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (SR-253) in the Russell Senate Office Building.
    Basic pageWinter at the U.S. Capitol|June 20, 2020What can visitors see and do in winter? Trees and Blooms of Interest Several species of trees — whether deciduous or evergreen — offer winter wonder for visitors to enjoy: Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) blooms in late winter. American Holly (Ilex opaca) features glossy green leaves and bright
    Basic pageSummer at the U.S. Capitol|June 20, 2020What can visitors see and do in summer? Fountains Although the water features maintained by the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) are not designed for humans to recreate in, several crowd-pleasing pools of cool are located near the U.S. Capitol including the Capitol Reflecting Pool , Senate Park
    Basic pageSpring at the U.S. Capitol|June 20, 2020What can visitors see and do in spring? Blooms Abound Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms herald spring, peaking around late March and early April. More than one million visitors arrive in the District every year, drawn primarily to the cherry blossom trees lining the Tidal Basin. The U.S
    Basic pageFall at the U.S. Capitol|June 20, 2020What can visitors see and do in fall? Leaf Peeping The U.S. Capitol Grounds are a showcase for the many hues of fall, given the number and diversity of large and historic trees comprising the arboretum. The top 10 tree species to seek out for fall color enjoyment are: Bald Cypress, Sugar Maple, Red
    Basic pageMemberships & AffiliationsBy Sarah Simpson|June 19, 2020Our unique portfolio of responsibilities creates models for other communities of practice. AOC is committed to being professionals and leaders in our respective arts continuing, establishing and evolving techniques and processes in our fields. A sampling of these partners is below.
    Basic pageYour Message Has Been Received|June 17, 2020
    Behind the ScenesArticleCapitol Building Self-InspectionsBy Erin Nelson|June 16, 2020The Architect of the Capitol continues to evaluate how best to keep our employees safe. One of the important ways we're advancing our safety efforts is through self-inspections, which are part of the agency's Strategic Plan.
    Doing GoodArticleCapitol Visitor Center Employees Find Ways To GiveBy Laura Trivers|June 9, 2020The coronavirus inspired many of us to wonder what, if anything, we could do to help when it seemed the needs around us were overwhelming.
    Public NoticeArticleAOC Offers Family Resources for Distance Learning and Virtual VisitsBy AOC Staff|April 29, 2020The Architect of the Capitol is delivering virtual Capitol experiences to those unable to visit because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Resources for students and families learning from home are grouped into elementary, middle school and high school levels. There are also virtual field trips and
    Basic pageHigh School ResourcesBy Sarah Davis|April 3, 2020Essays & Study Questions Enhance your knowledge of Congress by reading these essays and answering the study questions. Committees (PDF) – The role that congressional committees play in the legislative process and the reasons why they are important. Congress by the Numbers (PDF) How Your State Gets
    Basic pageMiddle School ResourcesBy Sarah Davis|April 3, 2020Video Tour Watch this 3-room video tour of the U.S. Capitol focused on information relevant to students taking middle school level U.S. history and civics courses. Follow-along Worksheet for the video above Quiz Worksheet for the video above Video Series A Capitol Moment – Highlighting the lives of
    Basic pageVirtual Field TripsBy Sarah Davis|April 3, 2020Explore the Capitol Campus These videos will take you in and around historic spaces of the U.S. Capitol. A Walk Through the Brumidi Corridors (Video) A Walk Through the Cox Corridors and Hall of Columns (Video) A Walk Through National Statuary Hall (Video) A Walk Through the U.S. Capitol Crypt
    Basic pageElementary School ResourcesBy Sarah Davis|April 1, 2020Lesson Plans Flower to Seed, Seed to Flower (PDF, grades K-2) — Explore the life cycle of a flowering plant by examining how and why plants make seeds. Flower to Seed, Seed to Flower (PDF, grades 3-5) Activity Guides and Worksheets Explore the art and history of the U.S. Capitol with these student
    ProjectsArticleContinuous Care of the U.S. Capitol RoofBy Laura Condeluci|March 25, 2020Like most beloved national treasures from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. Capitol Building roof requires continuous care.
    Behind the ScenesArticleCool Tools: Plasma Cutting Machine, a Matter of PrecisionBy Kate Holder|March 10, 2020It generates temperatures of 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit or more and accelerates to nearly the speed of sound.
    
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